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For centuries, the Boč region has been covered by paths and trails created by the numerous mountain and nature lovers who often visit here. In the recent decades, some of those paths have been equipped with signs and displays presenting the region’s cultural heritage. One of the more interesting ones is Boč forest educational trail, leading from Zgornje Poljčane all the way to the lookout spot on top of Boč and then downwards again to the Balunjača cave, where the treasure of Špelca, a terrible local woman bandit, is said to be hidden. Špelca used to prey on god-fearing pilgrims on their way to the churches on Sladka gora, Ljubična or Kostrivnica.

The complex Boč area, which is connected to Donačka gora and the hills of western Haloze, features an exceptional and well-preserved natural environment.

Boč is well known for its preserved and dense forests growing on its steep slopes. These forests contain indigenous species, the most common among them being the beech tree, the so-called mother of Slovene forests. In addition to the beech tree, other species can be found on the northern and eastern slopes of Boč, such as ash, maple tree, wild cherry, walnut and hornbeam. Boč’s warmer slopes feature a karst landscape, where we can find sumac, pubescent oak, the wild service tree, whitebeam, manna ash and the black hop-hornbeam. It seems as if we are not on the same mountain anymore …

Boč is home to wild boars, deer and mouflons. The latter, however, are not indigenous to this area. Throughout the year, Boč is bristling with rich plant and animal life, and people often come here to visit and admire the beautiful landscape.